Tutor Application Guidance Archery GB Level 1 Award in Coaching Archery

Introduction

We are recruiting Coach Educators (‘tutors’) to inspire and energize future archery coaches through the delivery of the Archery GB Instructor Award.

The delivery of accessible and enjoyable introductory archery sessions is crucial to the development and growth of the sport. Coaches are an important and valued part of Archery GB’s workforce, and the Level 1 coaching course provides the first step into coaching.

Tutors must be able to demonstrate good practice in archery instruction, facilitate learning effectively, create a positive and engaging environment for learners to develop their skills, and fairly assess their performance.

Tutors need to be approved by Archery GB to deliver the Level 1 Award. This pack provides prospective tutors with information about what the role involves and how to apply.

If successful in becoming an approved tutor, you will join an enthusiastic team and the role will allow you to get fully involved at what is a flourishing time for archery. You would work closely alongside other colleagues who will be a mixture of tutors and Archery GB staff.

Associated Costs and Employment Status

Applicants are responsible for funding themselves through the pathway to become an approved tutor. However, Archery GB is prepared to offer up to 66% towards the cost of your training.

The employment status of approved tutors is self-employed. As a self-employed tutor, you will be responsible for the full delivery of the course and as such, must ensure that you have your own appropriate insurance cover.

As a self-employed tutor, there are several conditions for you to consider:

• Business considerations (including registering your business and paying tax) • Business planning • Cash flow forecasting, bookkeeping, expenses • Risk management and insurance • Provision of equipment

For advice about employment status or running your own business contact HM Revenue & Customs (www.hmrc.gov.uk) or attend one of the many business in sport courses that are available.

Terms and Conditions

Approval to become a tutor is conditional on an assessment process, and upon you agreeing to abide by the Terms and Conditions and the Code of Conduct set out at the end of this document.

Delivery Fees

Course Organisers drive the set up and fulfillment of courses locally. Approved Tutors are approached to deliver a course by Archery GB and are paid a standard rate by the Course Organiser. Tutors may also notify Archery GB about where courses are needed and set them up. Delivery fees and expenses (February 2014) Tutor £200 per day Lead Assessor £150 per day Assessor £100 per day Expenses are paid by Archery GB for mileage after 150 miles travelled (at 33p per mile) and for overnight accommodation if the venue is further than 100 miles from your home. Application and Approval Process

If you are interested in becoming an approved tutor carefully read this guidance and complete the application form (separate) making reference to the criteria in the tutor profile and person specification. All applications will follow the process outlined.

Places available for new tutors are limited and we will be prioritizing applicants based on their geographical location.

Candidate completes application form and returns

to Archery GB

Candidate application assessed against specific

criteria

Application successful:

Candidate invited to attend tutor training (if required) and course observation

Deliver courses , at least one course will be verified every year. Complete CPD on an

on-going basis.

Unsuccessful:

Candidate may apply again in the future

Tutor Profile

The role of the tutor is to educate instructors and formally assess their performance against Archery GB’s competencies.

Title: Archery GB Coach Educator – Level 1 Award

Overall Aim: To deliver the Archery GB Level 1 Award in Coaching Archery

Management and Reporting: Archery GB Development Manager (Workforce)

Archery GB Development and Business Support Officer

Employment Status: Self-employed

Principle Duties:

• To prepare, deliver and assess the Archery GB Level 1 Award to the agreed standard, utilising the

guidance and supporting resources provided by Archery GB

• Follow Archery GB’s administrative processes, guidelines and policies for delivering courses

• Ensure that venue criteria and correct participant ratios are met

• Complete assessment paperwork and provide an action plan for learners where appropriate

• To work alongside other course staff and liaise appropriately ahead of course

• Complete and return tutor feedback as appropriate

• Liaise with the verifiers for the purpose of course verification

• To maintain high quality standards in course delivery

• To act on verification and course feedback to improve course delivery

• To undertake CPD and development opportunities annually, including attendance at an annual tutor

forum held by Archery

• To co-operate on health and safety matters; take reasonable care of own and other’s health and

safety; and report all health and safety concerns to an appropriate person

• To actively promote the concepts of equality in archery

• Present a positive image on behalf of Archery GB in terms of appearance, punctuality and attitude

• Raise awareness of Archery GB and its services

• To complete all administration and paperwork appropriately and promptly return to Archery GB

• Submit expenses where appropriate

• Contact Archery GB as soon as possible if any issues arise during the course

Person Specification

Qualifications Tutoring in sport or teaching qualification Desirable Assessing qualification Desirable Archery GB County coaching award or above Essential Emergency first aid certificate Essential Knowledge and experience Knowledge of Archery in the UK Essential Experience of tutoring and assessing courses in sport Essential Experience of leading large groups in sport Essential Experience of working in an outdoor, leisure, volunteer or education environment

Essential

Knowledge of learning and coaching principles Essential Knowledge of Archery GB’s equality policy Essential Skills Able to create a positive and engaging learning environment Essential Able to represent Archery GB with professionalism and integrity Essential Able to demonstrate excellent archery instructional skills Essential Adopt an interactive approach in helping others learn and improve Essential Ability to use feedback to make positive changes Essential Ability to facilitate group learning effectively in practical and classroom environments

Essential

A self-starter, proactive and enthusiastic Essential Open-minded, adaptable to change, self-reflection and personal development Essential Able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team Essential Excellent organisational skills and able to manage a varied workload Essential Excellent communication, presentational and interpersonal skills Essential Able to build effective working relationships and work in a dynamic environment

Essential

Good administration and IT skills Desirable Other Member of Archery GB Essential Professional insurance cover Essential Provision of laptop to use on courses Essential Full driving licence Desirable

Tutor Training Opportunities

Applicants with limited tutor / assessor / teacher qualifications, experience or training will be asked complete accredited tutor and assessor training before becoming an approved tutor. Tutor training will provide you with the basic skills required for the delivery of learning.

Assessor training will provide you with a practical overview of assessment practice, developing your knowledge of how to plan, conduct and evaluate assessments in archery.

Title Location, cost and duration Outcomes

Accredited Tutor Training

Central England Approximately £450 3 days

Understand the roles and responsibilities of a tutor

Understand ways to create an inclusive learning environment

Be able to plan, deliver and evaluate inclusive learning

Identify learning styles (theories and strategies)

Accredited Assessor Training

Central England Approximately £375 2 days plus off course assessment

Understand the principles and requirements of assessment

Understand the roles and responsibilities of the assessor and those involved in the quality assurance process

Understand different types of assessment methods

You will not need to do further accredited tutor training if you hold:

a Level 3 Award in Delivering Learning, Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), a Certificate in Tutoring in Sport (CTS), a recognised teaching award, or have attended a programme of tutor training matched to national standards.

You will not need to do further accredited assessor training if you hold:

a Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, a Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, or hold the ENTO Unit D32/33, the A1/A2 Assessor Units, the 1st4sport Introduction to Assessment Practice in Sport qualification (IAPS), or be working towards / have attended a programme of assessor-training matched to national standards or hold qualified teacher status.

Sport Structures Limited is an official partner of Archery GB and will deliver tutor or assessor training on behalf of Archery GB.

Terms and Conditions

1. Application of Terms and Conditions

These Terms and Conditions apply to all applicants for approved tutor status (“approved tutor”) for delivery of Archery GB coach education courses.

2. Approved Tutor Status

By applying to become an approved tutor, the applicant agrees:

(a) To be responsible for his/her personal development;

(b) To be bound by these Terms and Conditions which include the Code of Conduct;

(c) That Archery GB has authority to investigate any complaints made against him/her and to impose sanctions in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and Archery GB policies, and remove the approved tutor status.

3. Approved Tutor Status Application

In order for an applicant to obtain approved tutor status, he/she must:

(a) Apply to the Development Manager (Workforce) (“DMW”) and be approved against the applicable criteria;

(b) Have paid the applicable fees for tutor/assessor training, course observation and familiarisation;

(c) Pass the tutor / assessor training course and receive the recommendation of the examiner to proceed.

4. Register of Approved Tutors

4.1 Archery GB maintains a register of all approved tutors and their contact details. These details may be shared with other approved tutors and course organisers.

4.2 Approved tutors must ensure that they inform Archery GB of any change in their contact details.

4.3 The status of approved tutor shall be granted for a licence period of 3 years, renewable on a rolling basis.

4.4 A Licensed Trainer, Tutor or Coach Educator may during the applicable licence period describe himself/herself as an “Archery GB Tutor” or “Coach Educator” but may not:

(a) Trade as Archery GB or make any misleading representations about the nature of his/her status as an approved tutor.

5. Refusal of Approved Tutor Status

5.1 Archery GB may refuse to grant an applicant with approved tutor status in the following circumstances:

(a) Where the conditions specified in section 3 have not been fully met;

(b) Where the applicant concerned has been found to have committed a disciplinary offence by Archery GB or by any other sports governing body or international federation, which in Archery GB’s opinion means that the applicant is unsuitable to act as a tutor.

(c) Where the applicant concerned is being investigated by Archery GB, the police or another relevant authority in connection with child protection matters.

(d) Where the applicant, in Archery GB’s opinion, has unsuitable qualities, attributes or abilities to deliver coach education or Archery GB reasonably considers that the applicant’s behaviour (past or present) suggests he/she is unsuitable to deliver coach education.

(e) Where Archery GB otherwise reasonably considers that the grant of an approved tutor status is inappropriate.

5.2 In the event that Archery GB refuses to grant approved tutor status to an applicant, there will be no right of appeal of the decision. However, the applicant may re-apply at a later opportunity.

6. Suspension, Restriction or Withdrawal of Approved Tutor Status

6.1 Archery GB may suspend or restrict for a specified period or withdraw the approved tutor status forthwith in the event that the applicant:

(a) Breaches these Terms and Conditions (including the Code of Conduct).

6.2 Without prejudice to paragraph 6.1, where (whether following a complaint to Archery GB or otherwise) Archery GB has carried out an investigation of the applicant’s behaviour and found that any of the circumstances listed at paragraph 6.1 apply, Archery GB may impose any one or more of the following sanctions on the tutor:

(a) Give the applicant an official warning;

(b) Require the applicant to undergo additional training;

(c) Suspend or withdraw the approved tutor status from the applicant.

6.3 Where a matter referred to it under paragraph 6.1 is sufficiently serious, Archery GB may also refer the matter to the Archery GB Disciplinary Panel for consideration under its disciplinary regulations.

Code of Conduct

Approved tutors agree to: • Act as a positive role model to instructors, coaches, teachers and colleagues • Be responsible for sourcing and gaining professional insurance cover for course delivery • Be willing to receive feedback and develop your own personal practice • Undertake CPD opportunities, including attendance at an annual tutor forum held by Archery • Ensure all courses are conducted in a safe environment and best practice is observed at all times • Work with internal verifiers to ensure the quality control of courses are managed effectively • Act professionally in the planning, facilitation and delivery of courses and in a way that does not

bring Archery GB into disrepute

• Ensure that all monies are correctly accounted for, and where necessary any tax implications are dealt with, and ensure all returns and financial reconciliations are carried out in a timely manner

• Ensure that all administrative procedures are met to the standards set out.